Safety Engineer - Road Infrastructure
Job Description and Requirements
Safety Engineer - Road InfrastructureJob Snapshot
Role: Safety Engineer - Road Infrastructure
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Experience: 8+ years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Safety Engineer - Road Infrastructure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on HSE compliance, site safety monitoring, contractor safety performance, and implementation of safety plans for highway, bridge, underpass, and road infrastructure projects. This role is suited for an experienced safety professional with strong UAE construction safety knowledge, recognized HSE certifications, and practical experience applying Dubai safety regulations, RTA requirements, and work zone traffic management controls.
The position supports safe project delivery by reviewing contractor safety plans, monitoring hazard controls, conducting inspections, managing safety meetings, reviewing incident reports, and ensuring that site activities comply with corporate HSE policy, client requirements, legal obligations, and regional safety standards.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Salary: 14000-22000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Safety Engineer will ensure that project safety plans, contractor HSE procedures, emergency arrangements, method statements, risk assessments, and site safety practices are properly implemented across road infrastructure works. The role requires active field monitoring, strong reporting discipline, and the ability to coordinate with the Safety Manager, Resident Engineer, contractors, and project teams.
This position is important for reducing site risks, improving contractor compliance, protecting workers and the public, and maintaining safe delivery standards across highway, bridge, underpass, and traffic-related construction environments in Dubai.
Core Duties
* Implement corporate HSE policy, project HSE plans, safety legislation, and applicable client safety requirements.
* Monitor HSE performance, project safety targets, contractor compliance, and recommend improvement measures where required.
* Ensure that client safety requirements are fully understood, followed, and documented by contractors and site teams.
* Coordinate with the Safety Manager and contractors to improve implementation of corporate HSE management standards.
* Monitor contractor activities to confirm that required safety controls are applied across the project site.
* Review contractor site safety plans, emergency plans, safety procedures, and related HSE submissions.
* Review method statements and risk assessments for construction activities and verify the effectiveness of hazard control measures.
* Conduct HSE inspections and report unsafe conditions or noncompliance to the Resident Engineer for immediate corrective action.
* Review and monitor contractor monthly HSE inspection reports, statistics, records, and safety performance submissions.
* Conduct monthly safety meetings, set targets for outstanding HSE issues, prepare minutes, and follow up on agreed actions.
* Review emergency preparedness, response arrangements, permit to work systems, toolbox talks, and contractor safety records.
* Review incident and accident investigation reports submitted by contractors.
* Communicate learning points from incidents and monitor immediate and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
* Support safe work practices across highway, bridge, underpass, traffic control, and road construction activities.
* Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, meeting minutes, and project HSE follow-up logs.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a construction-related engineering discipline.
* Internationally approved safety training and recognized HSE qualifications are required.
* Minimum 8+ years of experience as a Safety Engineer on highway, bridge, underpass, or road infrastructure projects in the UAE.
* NEBOSH IGC, Safety Diploma, First Aid, Fire Safety, or equivalent recognized certifications are preferred.
* Working knowledge of UAE Federal Laws, Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice, technical guidelines, RTA circulars, and Work Zone Traffic Management Manual.
* Practical experience reviewing safety plans, emergency procedures, method statements, risk assessments, incident reports, and contractor HSE submissions.
* Ability to conduct site inspections, identify hazards, recommend controls, and follow up corrective actions.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills for coordination with contractors, consultants, safety teams, and project leadership.
* ISO audit qualification or training in ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 will be an advantage.
* Must be able to attend physical interviews in the UAE.
Skills Set
* HSE compliance
* Road infrastructure safety
* Highway safety supervision
* Bridge construction safety
* Underpass safety monitoring
* Site safety inspections
* Contractor HSE monitoring
* Risk assessment review
* Method statement review
* Emergency plan review
* Permit to work systems
* Toolbox talk monitoring
* Incident investigation review
* Accident prevention
* Corrective action follow-up
* HSE statistics and reporting
* Dubai Municipality safety code
* RTA safety requirements
* Work Zone Traffic Management Manual
* UAE Federal safety laws
* NEBOSH IGC
* Fire safety
* First Aid
* ISO 45001:2018
* ISO 14001:2015
* Safety meeting coordination
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers hands-on involvement in Dubai’s road infrastructure sector, where safety performance is essential to successful highway, bridge, underpass, and traffic-related construction works. The role provides strong exposure to contractor safety management, regulatory compliance, client coordination, and structured HSE systems within a high-standard Civil Engineering environment.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and construction management company supporting major transportation, roads, bridges, utilities, and urban development projects. In Dubai, Parsons delivers consultant-side supervision, safety monitoring, technical coordination, and project delivery support for Civil Engineering programs that require strong HSE compliance, reliable field control, and safe construction execution.



